2017 Audi s3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Audi s3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2017 Audi s3 at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2017 Audi s3 recalls 2
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh…
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2017 Audi s3 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2017 Audi s3 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2017 Audi s3 worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2017 Audi s3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2017 Audi s3 trims & engines on record
2017 Audi s3 vehicles on record
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2017 Audi s3 quattro PrestigeWAUF1GFF9H1011996
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2017 Audi s3 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Audi s3 have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi s3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi s3?
Across all 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, power train, forward collision avoidance.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi s3 get?
The 2017 Audi s3 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (21 city / 28 highway).
How much is a 2017 Audi s3 worth?
Comparable 2017 Audi s3 listings run roughly $26,995–$34,988, typically around $31,398 (from 6 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.